Why the Recent Jump in Rates?
When we last delivered our “Rate Update,” the environment was ultra-low rates. Fast-forward a few months, and the 30-year [...]
How do you tell if it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Real estate markets fluctuate through cycles, and knowing what type of stage the market is at can help you decide [...]
Rent-to-Own Properties on the Rise
The demand for these types of properties has increased recently. While opting for a rent-to-own property looks good on paper, [...]
Where Are Rates Headed?
After weeks of lower bond prices and higher yields, the cure for higher rates may be higher rates as the [...]
New mirrors may reflect your home’s best attributes
Consider more stylish looking glasses when you put your home up for sale. In anticipation of the day when [...]
Home Sales in February were Hot! Hot! Hot!
February was a crazy month for local homebuying. Price records were broken as a buying binge pushed sales activity [...]
Tax Deductions on Home Equity Loans and HELOCs: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off
Do you have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Homeowners often tap their home equity for some [...]
COVID-19 Completely Transformed the Way We Buy Homes— But Will It Stick?
Remember lazy Sunday afternoons when home buyers could leisurely hop from open house to open house, partaking of wine [...]
Want To Build Your Own House? The Pros, Cons, and Costs
Building a brand-new home may sound like a dream come true. You get to choose the ideal layout for [...]
How the U.S. Housing Market Was Rocked by COVID-19—and Where We Go From Here
As home buyers already know full well, the residential real estate market has been on a wild tear for [...]